3.1.17SPRS: 5 points

Protect wireless access using authentication and encryption

Access Control · NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2

Requirement

Protect wireless access using authentication and encryption

Discussion

Organizations authenticate individuals and devices to help protect wireless access to the system. Special attention is given to the wide variety of devices that are part of the Internet of Things with potential wireless access to organizational systems. See [NIST CRYPTO].

How this affects your SPRS score

Under the DoD Assessment Methodology, a perfect SPRS score is 110. If this control is not met, 5 points is subtracted from your score.

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Source: NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 (public domain) · SPRS weighting per the DoD Assessment Methodology · This is reference information, not an official assessment.

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